A Chara, - In the likelihood of An Taoiseach being asked by other EU heads of governments how he would like to be thanked for Ireland's presidency of the EU, he might consider a token of value to many Irish people - namely official status for the Irish Language in the EU.
Cé go labhraítear Béarla nó Fraincís i measc na gceannairí go léir nach mór san AE, bíonn a dteangacha oifigiúla féin acu freisin, ach amháin i gcás ár dTaoisigh. Nach gceapann sé go bhfuil an bronntanas seo, stádas oifigiúil don Ghaeilge san AE, tuillte aige? Is cinnte go bhfuil sé ag teastáil ón bpobal. - Is mise,
TREVOR SARGENT, TD, Ceannaire/Leader Comhaontas Glas/Green Party, Baile Átha Cliath 2.